Shantaram is a sprawling, semi-autobiographical epic by Gregory David Roberts that has become a global cult classic since its 2003 release. It follows "Lin," an escaped Australian convict who flees to the underworld of 1980s Bombay (Mumbai). 📖 Book Overview

The story begins with Lin arriving in Bombay with a fake passport. His journey takes him from the city's poorest slums—where he runs a free medical clinic—to the upper echelons of the Bombay mafia.

The story continues in the 2015 follow-up, The Mountain Shadow. 🛒 Where to Buy & Pricing

An elusive and dangerous woman with whom Lin falls in love. Khader Khan: A mafia godfather and Lin's spiritual mentor.